2012 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER steering wheel

520 5-1. Essential information
Emergency towingIf a tow truck is not available, in an emergency your vehicle may be
temporarily towed using a cable or chain secured to the emergency
towing eyelet(s). This should only be attempted on hard surfaced
roads for short distances at low speeds.
A driver must be in the vehicle to steer and operate the brakes. The
vehicle’s wheels, drive train, axles, steering and brakes must be in
good condition.
Towing eyelets
■Emergency towin g procedure
Release the parking brake.
Shift the shift lever to N.
Vehicles without smart key system:
Turn the engine switch to “ACC” (engine off) or “ON” (engine run-
ning) position.
Vehicles with smart key system:
Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to ACCESSORY (engine
off) or IGNITION ON (engine running) mode.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3

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When trouble arises
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5-1. Essential information
Installing a towing eyelet
Remove the eyelet cover using a
flathead screwdriver.
To protect the bodywork, place a
rag between the screwdriver and
the vehicle body, as shown in the
illustration.
Insert the towing eyelet into the
hole and tighten partially by
hand.
CAUTION
■Caution while towing
●Use extreme caution when towing the vehicle.
Avoid sudden starts or erratic driving maneuvers which place excessive
stress on the emergency towing eyelets and the cables or chains. Always
be cautious of the surroundings and other vehicles while towing.
● If the engine is not running, the power assist for the brakes and steering
will not function, making steering and braking more difficult.
NOTICE
■To prevent causing serious dama ge to the transmission
Never tow this vehicle from the rear with the front wheels on the ground.
This may cause serious damage to the transmission.
STEP1
STEP2

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
CAUTION
■If the tire pressure warning light comes on
Be sure to observe the following precautions. Failure to do so could
cause loss of vehicle control and result in death or serious injury.
●Stop your vehicle in a safe place as
soon as possible. Adjust the tire
inflation pressure immediately.
●If the tire pressure warning light comes on even after tire inflation pres-
sure adjustment, it is pr obable that you have a flat tire. Check the tires.
If the tire is flat, change to the spare tire and have the flat tire repaired
by the nearest Toyota dealer.
●Avoid abrupt maneuvering and braking. If the vehicle tires deteriorate,
you could lose control of the steering wheel or the brakes.
■If a blowout or sudden air leakage should occur
The tire pressure warning syste m may not activate immediately.
■Maintenance of the tires
Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly
when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the
vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure
label (tire and load information label). (If your vehicle has tires of a differ-
ent size than the size indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation
pressure label [tire and load information label], you should determine the
proper tire inflation pr essure for those tires.)
As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a tire
pressure monitoring system (TPMS-ti re pressure warning system) that
illuminates a low tire pressure telltal e (tire pressure warning light) when
one or more of your tires is significantly under-inflated. Accordingly,
when the low tire pressure telltale (tire pre ssure warning light) illumi-
nates, you should stop and check your tires as soon as possible, and
inflate them to the proper pressure. Driving on a significantly under-
inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure.
Under-inflation also reduces fuel effi ciency and tire tread life, and may
affect the vehicle's hand ling and stopping ability.

570 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
CAUTION
■If the engine has to be turned off while driving
●Power assist for the brakes and steering wheel will be lost, making the
brake pedal harder to depress and the steering wheel heavier to turn.
Decelerate as much as possible before turning off the engine.
● Vehicles without a smart key system: Never attempt to remove the key, as
doing so will lock the steering wheel.
Vehicles with a smart key sys-
tem: Stop the engine by press-
ing and holding the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch for 3
consecutive seconds or more.
Stop the vehicle in a safe place by the road.
Press and hold for 3 seconds or more
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Abbreviation list
Abbreviation/Acronym list
ABBREVIATIONSMEANING
2WD 2 Wheel Drive
4WD 4 Wheel Drive A/C Air Conditioning
ABS Anti-lock Brake System
ACC Accessory
AI-SHIFT Artificial Intelligence Shift control
ALR Automatic Locking Retractor
CRS Child Restraint System
DAC Downhill Assist Control
DISP Display ECU Electronic Control Unit
EDR Event Data RecorderELR Emergency Locking Retractor
EPS Electric Power Steering
GAWR Gross Axle Weight Rating
GCWR Gross Combination Weight Rating
GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
I/M Emission Inspection and Maintenance
LATCH Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children
LED Light Emitting Diode
MMT Methylcyclopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl
MTBE Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether

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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C ..................... 268, 275, 283, 286
ABS ........................................... 223
Active head restraints ...............75
Air conditioning filter............... 493
Air conditioning systemAir conditioning filter .............. 493
Front automatic air conditioning system ............ 275
Front manual air conditioning system ............ 268
Rear automatic air conditioning system ............ 286
Rear manual air
conditioning system ............ 283
Airbags Airbag operating
conditions............................ 126
Airbag precautions for your child .................................... 130
Airbag warning light............... 529
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions............ 126
Curtain shield airbag precautions ......................... 130
Front passenger occupant
classification system ........... 135
General airbag precautions ......................... 130
Locations of airbags .............. 123
Modification and disposal of airbags ............................ 134
Proper driving posture ........................ 121, 130
Side airbag operating conditions............................ 126
Side airbag precautions ........ 130
SRS airbags .......................... 123 Alarm......................................... 116
Antenna ............................ 301, 344
Anti-lock brake system ........... 223
Armrest ..................................... 422
Audio input ............................... 339
Audio system
Antenna......................... 301, 344
Audio input ............................ 339
AUX port ............................... 339
CD player/changer ................ 304
iPod ....................................... 320
MP3/WMA disc ..................... 312
Optimal use ........................... 335
Portable music player ........... 339
Radio..................................... 297
Steering wheel audio
switch.................................. 341
Type ...................................... 293
USB memory......................... 327
Automatic light control system .................................... 200
Automatic transmission .......... 177
AUX port ................................... 339
Auxiliary box ........................... 408A

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Alphabetical index
Service reminder
indicators .............................. 187
Shift lever Automatic transmission ........ 177
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ................ 556
Shift lock system..................... 556
Shopping bag hooks............... 424
Side airbags ............................. 123
Side marker lights Replacing ............................. 510
Switch ................................... 200
Wattage ................................ 586
Side mirrors
Adjusting and folding .............. 98
Side table ................................. 410
Smart key system Entry function ......................... 35
Starting the engine ............... 170
Spare tire
Inflation pressure .................. 584
Storage location ................... 540
Spark plug................................ 581
Specifications .......................... 572
Speech command switch ....... 368
Speedometer ........................... 185
Steering
Column lock release ..... 172, 175
Steering wheel
Adjustment ............................. 94
Audio switches ..................... 341
Climate remote control switches ............................. 292
Stop lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 510
Wattage ................................ 586
Storage feature ........................ 399
Storage precautions ............... 240
Stuck If your vehicle becomes stuck................................... 567 Sun visors.................................412
Switch
Emergency flasher switch .....518
Engine switch ................170, 174
Fog light switch .....................206
Hazard light switch ................518
Ignition switch................170, 174
Light switches........................200
Power door lock switch ...........55
Power window switch ............ 101
SNOW switch ........................178
Window lock switch ...............101
Wiper and washer switch .......................... 208, 212
Tachometer...............................185
Tail lights Replacing light bulbs .............510
Switch....................................200
Wattage .................................586
Talk switch................................368
Telephone switch .....................368
Theft deterrent system Alarm .....................................116
Engine immobilizer system ... 113
Theft prevention labels............120
Tire inflation pressure .............487
Tire information Glossary ................................596
Size .......................................593
Tire identification number ......592
Uniform tire quality grading ................................594
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TiresChains ................................... 243
Checking ............................... 478
If you have a flat tire .............. 540
Inflation pressure................... 487
Information ............................ 590
Replacing .............................. 540
Rotating tires ......................... 478
Size ....................................... 584
Snow tires ............................. 243
Tire pressure warning
system ........................ 478, 531
Tools ......................................... 540
Total load capacity................... 242
Towing Dinghy towing........................ 265
Emergency towing................. 520
Trailer towing......................... 247
Traction control........................ 223
TRAC ......................................... 223
Trip information ....................... 191
Trip meter ................................. 185
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 510
Switch.................................... 182
Wattage ................................. 586
Valet key .....................................32
Vanity lights Vanity lights ........................... 413
Wattage ................................. 586
Vanity mirrors........................... 413
Vehicle identification number ................................... 573
Vehicle stability control........... 223
VSC............................................ 223
Warning buzzers Brake system ........................ 528
Open door ............................. 531
Seat belt reminder ................. 531 Warning lights
Anti-lock brake system .......... 529
Brake assist system .............. 529
Brake system ........................ 528
Charging system .... ............... 529
Electric power steering system ................................ 529
Electronic engine control
system ................................ 529
Engine oil pressure ............... 529
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 529
Master warning light .............. 531
Open door ............................. 531
Pretensioners ........................ 529
Seat belt reminder light ......... 531
SRS airbags .......................... 529
Tire pressure warning light.... 531
Warning messages .................. 539
Washer Checking ............................... 477
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................... 243
Switch ........................... 208, 212
Washing and waxing ............... 440
Weight Cargo capacity ...................... 238
Load limits ............................. 242
Weight ................................... 572
Wheels ...................................... 490
Window glasses ...................... 101
Window lock switch................. 101
Windows
Power windows ..................... 101
Rear window defogger .......... 289
Washer.......................... 208, 212
Windshield wiper de-icer ........ 291
Windshield wipers ................... 208
Wireless remote control key Replacing the battery ............ 496
Wireless remote control key.... 48
WMA disc.................................. 312
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